Why should I eat this meal? Let’s start with pretty, as with our model in the photo, we are drawn to beauty. We instinctively choose brightly colored food because it indicates ripeness and freshness. We know we should eat fruits and vegetables, but I think it’s important to think about why. Conscious eating requires notContinue reading “Daily Food Quiz #1”
Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Final chapter of the Collard Greens saga: Caldo Gallego
When I posted my abundance of collard greens, a friend suggested I make Caldo Gallego, a hearty Cuban soup. We had already invited the after church lunch bunch for black beans and rice with collards so I made a quick run to the grocery Sunday morning for Chorizo sausage. I checked a recipe online forContinue reading “Final chapter of the Collard Greens saga: Caldo Gallego”
Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival
The necessity of cooking collard greens on a Saturday night was precipitated by a visit to the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival. We saw people walking with large green bags and found our way to the Publix stand with stacks of boxes of super fresh greens. We were surprised to be gifted with two largeContinue reading “Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival”
How to cook collard greens Brazilian style
I didn’t care much for collard greens until my friend Marilia showed me how she cooks them. First you must wash them thoroughly and dry each leaf. Then you cut out the stem to about halfway up the leaf. Stack the leaves and roll from the bottom into a tight bundle. Slice into ribbons. ToContinue reading “How to cook collard greens Brazilian style”
Shaklee Protein Shake Chocolate cake
Found an excellent way to make a sugar free, dairy free, gluten free chocolate cake. We had extra chocolate shake after our demo at the Unity of Gulfport Expo. Since I am an experimenter, I decided to try my hand at making a cake, using the shake as the liquid. And after a second try-Continue reading “Shaklee Protein Shake Chocolate cake”
Triumph over cravings
Today we attended another inspiring workshop led by Rev. Linda McLeod at Unity Temple of Truth. After a discussion to determine our true values and purpose, we created vision boards to reflect those aspirations. We considered stopping for pizza afterwards, but decided we had lots of fresh vegetables that deserved our attention. It would beContinue reading “Triumph over cravings”
January cleanse
How many of you have done a cleanse? To start the new year off right, my partner and I did a 5 day program incorporating herbs and probiotics with a diet of raw fruits and vegetables. The object of a cleanse is not to lose weight, although Nancy lost 5 lbs., but to give yourContinue reading “January cleanse”
Build your immune system
What is our best defense against highly contagious viruses? Most people agree that being vaccinated is a responsible action. We can also wear masks, stay away from crowds and wash our hands frequently. All of these actions are recommended by health authorities. I think these actions are good and I recommend them, but what areContinue reading “Build your immune system”
In the Field
In the Field I died there; birthed there Lived anew; bore anew … I killed and was killed Tried and failed and tried again I won and I lost, was lost, yet learned my way, Loved and was abandoned, loved and was full of joy … I left and returned, was unforgiven and forgave. WalkedContinue reading “In the Field”
Bitter with the sweet
Chard is in season! You don’t want to miss this beautiful vegetable, it’s almost too pretty to eat. I sauté it in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper the same way I make my collards, Brazilian style. It was the star of tonight’s delicious dinner featuring pork chops glazed with mustard and maple syrup,Continue reading “Bitter with the sweet”
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